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“Respiratory organ

The main diseases in this group are those we call obstructive (narrowing) respiratory diseases. Asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema is the most common diseases. Asthma is a chronic disease seizure
causes breathing difficulties because air pipes overreact to something that irritates them, muscles cramp and mucous membranes around the air passages swell. In the long term asthma lead to loss of elastic tissue in the lungs. Many older persons are diagnosed “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” (abbreviated COPD). This is a collective term for diseases chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD causes difficulties with air flow in and out of the lungs. In chronic bronchitis there is increased mucous and stickier mucus that causes problems, whereas emphysema is destruction of lung tissue so that it becomes less elastic, the air sacs (alveoli) and the smallest air passages (bronchioles) coincide and it becomes difficult to breathe. Consequently, the addition of oxygen to the blood is reduced. In the treatment is often used asthma agents and agents that reduce mucus formation.

(R03) Drugs for obstructive lung disease

For the treatment of lung disorders is widely used Inhaling locally acting medicine in the lung. There are drugs for preventive use and treatment of asthma attacks (acute medicine). Preparations Containing both preventative and reliever medication has in recent years become very popular. These combinations seem to be effective both in asthma and COPD.

(R03 A C) Selective b2 – agonists

In this group, we have the medicines that are fast acting and long-acting. The fast acting is most often used for asthma attacks (for example. Ventoline® and Bricanyl®). The long-acting are primarily used preventive (for example. Serevent® and Oxis®).

Impact: The drugs act by relaxing the muscles in the bronchial tubes so they expand. This facilitates the passage of air and facilitates the passage of mucus out of the lungs.

Side effects: At local inhalation therapy there is no particular side effects. It can be experienced a tremor in the hands and a palpitation, caused by medicine substance comes in to the bloodstream. This is unpleasant but temporary.

Interactions: Beta-blockers (heart medicine) may reduce the effect of these drugs – and conversely when such Ventoline® lowering effect of beta blockers.

(R03 A K) other Adrenergics

In this group we have two medicines that contain combinations of active substances in groups Selective b2-agonists and glucocorticoids. This is very convenient, many (but not all) may then make do with only one inhaler that they use morning and evening. (Symbicort is a combination of Oxis® and Pulmicort® while Seretide® is a combination of Serevent® and Flutide®).

(R03 B A) Glucocorticoids

This group of medicines take time to work (hours to days). The drugs are therefore used only as a preventive (excl. Pulmicort® and Flutide®).

Impact: These agents act anti-inflammatory, ie they prevent inflammation in the body and prevents water retention in the mucosa.

Side effects: By inhalation of these medicines are serious side effects very rare. Growth of fungus in the mouth, dry throat and hoarseness are common side effects that can be prevented by rinsing the mouth after inhalation.

(R03 B B) Anticholinergics

In this group we had until recently only a single agent – with a relatively short duration (Atrovent®). It must therefore be dosed frequently – usually 4-6 times a day, but for the sickest up 8-12 times daily. We now have a development named Spiriva® only approved for use in COPD. This remedy works so long that it should be enough with 1 (-2) dose (s) a day.

Impact: The drugs in this group will have the muscles surrounding air passages to relax (by preventing them from contracting).

Side effects: By inhalation is most common side effect dry mouth. Remember therefore good oral hygiene. Larger doses could also result in constipation, headache, cough and sinusitis.

Other drugs for obstructive airway diseases

If you do not reach your goal with inhalants, there are alternatives. Beta2-agonists are also available as oral, injection and tablets. Other examples are Nuelin Depot® release tablets and Singulair® tablets. Mucus dissolving group R05 C B both inhalation, oral and tablets. Glucocorticoids not inhaled’s group H02 as tablets and injection (excl. Prednisolone tablets). ”

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